Hilma Jonas (1918–2000)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1918
    Died
    2000

    When was Hilma Jonas born? 1918.

    When did Hilma Jonas die? 2000.

    Life story

    Hilma Jonas (1918–2000) was born in 1918, and died in 2000, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents Hilma's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hilma's life.

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    The world Hilma lived through

    1. 1918 · age 0 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    2. 1933 · age 15 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    3. 1941 · age 23 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    4. 1950 · age 32 — The Korean War began

    5. 1957 · age 39 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    6. 1964 · age 46 — The Civil Rights Act was signed

    7. 1975 · age 57 — The Vietnam War ended

    8. 1989 · age 71 — The Berlin Wall fell

    Questions about Hilma Jonas

    When was Hilma Jonas born?

    Hilma Jonas was born in 1918.

    When did Hilma Jonas die?

    Hilma Jonas died in 2000.

    How old was Hilma Jonas at the time of death?

    Hilma Jonas was about 82 years old.

    Where is Hilma Jonas buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Hilma's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Hilma Jonas was born?

    Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Hilma was born.

    Who was president when Hilma Jonas died?

    Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Hilma died.

    What generation was Hilma Jonas part of?

    Born in 1918, Hilma Jonas was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What happened in the world the year Hilma Jonas was born?

    In 1918, World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world.

    What major events happened during Hilma Jonas's lifetime?

    During Hilma's lifetime: World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 0); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 19); the Korean War began (1950, age 32); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 44); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 57); the Oklahoma City bombing took place (1995, age 77).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Hilma Jonas?

    Federal censuses taken during Hilma's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1918

    2. Death

      2000

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Hilma Jonas (1918–2000)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/hilma-jonas-1918-2000-a8e74ea4/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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